Paleo Tamale Pie

Satisfy your cravings for a comforting, hearty meal with this Paleo Tamale Pie—a grain-free, dairy-free twist on a classic favorite that's perfect for a healthy lifestyle. This recipe combines a savory, seasoned ground beef filling with fire-roasted tomatoes, vibrant red bell peppers, and aromatic spices like chili powder and smoked paprika. Topped with a golden, cornbread-like crust made from almond flour, coconut milk, and arrowroot, this paleo-friendly dish offers rich, wholesome flavors without compromising on health. Ready in just an hour, this one-dish wonder is ideal for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, serving up to six. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of flavor and serve warm for a crowd-pleasing, comforting meal. Perfect for those following a paleo or gluten-free diet, this recipe ensures you never have to sacrifice taste for nutrition!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 14 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 egg
• 1 cup almond flour
• 0.5 cup coconut milk (full fat)
• 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
• 1 tsp baking powder (grain-free)
• 2 tbsp ghee or coconut oil, melted
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and coconut aminos. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors combine.

Step 5

Transfer the beef mixture into a 9-inch oven-safe pie dish or baking dish and smooth it into an even layer.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, almond flour, coconut milk, arrowroot powder, baking powder, and melted ghee or coconut oil. The mixture should resemble cornbread batter.

Step 7

Spoon the almond flour topping over the beef mixture in the pie dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and set.

Step 9

Remove the tamale pie from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1488.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2482.9

Total Fat 193.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 563.1mg	0%
Sodium 4237.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 37.0g
Protein 113.7g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 453.6mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 3019.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.0%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 15.6%